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Amedisys Inc
Hospice Medical Social Worker
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What they do
A Healthcare Social Worker provides individuals and families with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family care givers, providing patient education and counseling, and making referrals for other services. May also provide care and case management or interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to access to healthcare.
$56,308 / year median in Missouri
+15% projected growth
Job Description
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Position range in St. Joseph, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area $23.23 - $34.85 Per hour Hospice Medical Social Worker
Amedisys Inc
Occupation:
Healthcare Social WorkersLocation:
Savannah, MO - 64485Job Type:
Part Time (Less than 30 Hours)Posted:
05/06/2026 Positions available: 1Source:
Amedisys IncWeb Site:
www.amedisys.com Job #: 52100 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Part Time Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Overview Part-time days Make a difference every day as an Amedisys medical social worker Join Amedisys-one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.-where flexibility, purpose and growth come together to help patients heal where they feel most comfortable, at home. Attractive pay- $32 - $35 Hourly What's in it for you
- Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans with free telehealth.
- Paid time off.
- Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services with Amedisys HSA plan.
- Up to $500 in wellness rewards for activities-use for spa, gym, sports, hobbies, pets and more.
- Mental health support with up to five free counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance program.
- 401(k) with a company match.
- Family support with infertility treatment coverage
- , adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.
- Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement.
- And more.
- Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status.
- Participation requires enrollment in an Amedisys medical plan. Responsibilities
- Assists the patient and family with health related financial, social and emotional concerns and assists with effective coping skills.
- Provides social work services in accordance with the plan of care.
- Ensures that changes in the patient's clinical status are communicated to other healthcare team members and the care center office staff in a timely manner.
- Educates the patient and family members and other team members on medical social work interventions and treatment plan.
- Performs care planning, transfer and discharge functions.
- Identifies risks or threats to the patient's health in the patient's environment and promptly implements appropriate interventions to reduce risks. Communicates identification of risks/ threats to the patient to the physician and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate care effectively.
- Other duties as assigned. Additional Information Help for Additional Information. Opens a new window. Qualifications
- Holds a masters or doctorate degree from a school of social work, accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
- Has one year of social work experience in a health care setting.
- Meets state and federal requirements for this position.
- Current CPR certification.